HB 1153

Bill Subjects

Education, Secretary Of Education, State Department And Boards Governor Labor And Employment, Work Training Schools, Curricula Schools, Teachers Student Assistance, Loans, And Grants

Abstract

Requires the department of education (department) to establish the division of educational opportunity and academic success (division) within the department. Requires the division to: (1) assess and monitor school corporations and public schools regarding culturally competent practice and training in instruction and classroom management; (2) provide technical assistance to school corporations and public schools regarding certain practices; and (3) work with the governor's office, the commission for higher education, the department of workforce development, divisions of the department, and the governor's equity and inclusion cabinet officer regarding equity and cultural competency matters. Requires the division to: (1) prepare a report regarding the data assessed and monitored and a report regarding ongoing progress or needs for future support related focus areas of monitoring, accountability, reporting, and technical assistance; and (2) submit, not later than July 1 of each year, the reports to the governor, state board of education, and the education standing committees of the senate and the house of representatives. Requires the department to post the reports and an executive summary on the department's website.